Sonicboom's 180 build in Tampa

[owenspackman]

i didn't think it could…..test kits all in date? are you running copper in the QT? Running copper and make test kits perform poorly.

 

[Sonicboom]

Downloaded a camera app for my phone and I can now use macro mode. The Note 3 macro mode was removed. Here are a few shots that hopefully photo bucket didn't mess up too bad.

 

[Sonicboom]

i didn't think it could"¦..test kits all in date? are you running copper in the QT? Running copper and make test kits perform poorly.

No copper and test kits a few months old with expiration dates way out.

 

[owenspackman]

Wow! Those macro phone shots are decent! What phone? What app?

 

[Sonicboom]

Thanks! Galaxy Note 3, CameraZOOM FX app.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Thanks! Galaxy Note 3, CameraZOOM FX app.

I hate your phone. Excellent macro shots but I truly, truly hate your phone.

 

[Sonicboom]

Lol what did my phone ever do to you?

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Everything my iPhone hasn't done.

 

[Sonicboom]

Lol, gonna leave that one alone so I don't start an IPhone vs android war.

 

[Sonicboom]

So less than 30 days since I replaced the DI resin and only about 150 gallons of water my resin is shot again. Had to replace it again yesterday. Started my new job last week so my first investment will be a pressure gauge, possible booster pump and definitely a Chloramine stage.

 

[dave.m]

You might want to also consider a TDS gauge between the RO and the DI to see if your RO membrane is shot, putting too much load on the DI resin.

Dave.M

 

[Sonicboom]

Good call, added to shopping list.

 

[Sonicboom]

Got my gauge in, just need the adapter to arrive and I'm good.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

I see you're experiencing what I went through a couple months ago. Good thing you caught the problem.

 

[Sonicboom]

Yea, i will probably be adding a booster pump and a Chloramines stage depending on what i read on Friday when i get the gauge installed.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

You dont think you are getting at least 5 psi through your unit? heh heh heh I said unit.

 

[Sonicboom]

LOL @ unit. i am guessing i am low since I have a whole house sediment filter and a separate filter before the RO unit.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Hmmmm

 

[FuzzyZipperbaum]

I purchased a booster pump for mine (live in Tampa also) and it made a big difference in everything.....more water and less resin usage...and much faster to fill the 200g bin.

 

[Sonicboom]

Happy thanksgiving to everyone!, had a few minutes between family visits and hooked up the gauge for a quick reading. Looks like I'm at 58 psi.